Compliance lessons from the first FCPA Deferred Prosecution Agreement of Trump’s second term
On 12 December 2025, the US Department of Justice announced a Deferred Prosecution Agreement under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act with TIGO Guatemala. This marks the first FCPA Deferred Prosecution Agreement of President Trump’s second term and the first corporate criminal FCPA resolution since enforcement resumed earlier in 2025. The TIGO Guatemala matter is the […]
What AMLA’s new risk methodology means for compliance professionals
For years, EU anti-money laundering supervision has rested almost entirely with national competent authorities. That model is now being fundamentally reshaped. The final report on AMLA’s draft Regulatory Technical Standards marks the point at which EU-level supervision becomes operational. At its core, the RTS answers a single question: which financial institutions pose the greatest […]
AML supervision reform: what law firms told us and how VinciWorks responded
HM Treasury’s consultation on reforming AML and counter-terrorist financing supervision for professional services represents one of the most significant regulatory shifts the legal sector has faced in decades. The proposals would fundamentally change how law firms are supervised for AML and CTF purposes, transferring responsibility from professional body supervisors to the FCA and introducing new […]
Non-financial misconduct: what the FCA’s final guidance really changes and what firms must do next
In December 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority released one of the most consequential policy statements on workplace conduct in years. Policy Statement PS25/23 finalises the FCA’s guidance on non-financial misconduct, closing a consultation that drew intense interest from across financial services. At 83 pages, this is not light reading. Yet behind the detail sits a […]
Cyber security in 2026: the legislative shifts your compliance team should prepare for
UK Cyber Security and Resilience Bill The UK Cyber Security and Resilience Bill was introduced in November 2025 and is still moving through Parliament. It has not yet been enacted, though it is widely expected to become law during 2026. For compliance teams, the key point is timing rather than certainty. While the headline legislation […]
Health and safety in 2026: The legislative shifts your compliance team should prepare for
UK health and safety requirements are changing in 2026. A range of laws will require faster hazard remediation, stronger professional competence, tighter environmental controls and greater organisational accountability. Housing, waste, product safety and workplace culture all face meaningful shifts during 2026. These changes share a common thread: a move toward transparency, data integrity, and demonstrable […]
Russia added to the EU AML High-Risk List: What compliance teams need to know
The European Commission has formally added Russia to the EU’s list of high-risk third countries with strategic deficiencies in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT). The designation, finalised in December 2025, marks one of the most consequential updates to the EU’s AML framework in recent years. It carries significant implications for financial institutions, regulated professional […]
The EU’s new anti corruption directive: What comes next
The European Union has reached political agreement on its first comprehensive criminal law framework to address corruption across all 27 Member States. The deal, finalised in early December 2025 after more than two years of negotiation, represents a significant structural shift in how the bloc defines and prosecutes corruption. Although the final text reflects substantial […]
Cryptocurrency becomes legal property in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
On 2 December 2025, the Property (Digital Assets etc) Act received royal assent, meaning cryptocurrencies and stablecoins have officially been recognised as legal property under English law. Until now, common law had often treated digital tokens as property, but only through scattered judgments. This legislative change not only clarifies the legal status of these assets […]